Ukraine war latest: Record Russian military budget for 2027 confirms no interest in ending war
Key developments on Sept. 29: * Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports * Russian military units allegedly involved in Oleshky humanitarian crisis identified * Putin restricts publication of Russian refinery, energy data amid Ukrainian strikes * Russian troops using civilians as 'human shields' to flee via Kupiansk pipeline, Khartiia Corps…
On September 29, Russia announced its intention to raise its military spending by 27% in 2027, marking the highest level of spending since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This amounts to a staggering 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) for the year, with Moscow planning to spend a total of 50 trillion roubles ($591 billion) over the next three years.
This significant increase in defense expenditure comes as the Kremlin continues to face mounting pressure from Western nations over its actions in Ukraine.
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